<p></p><p><strong>Did this year look successful on paper?</strong></p><p>But feel strangely unfinished on the inside?</p><p>You’re not broken.</p><p>And you didn’t fail.</p><p></p><p>But you <em>might</em> have optimized for the wrong things.</p><p></p><p>In this solo episode of the <strong>Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast</strong>,</p><p>I reflect on 2025 and the kind of mistakes smart, capable people make — the ones that look productive, responsible, and successful… while quietly costing you clarity, health, or peace.</p><p></p><p>Through psychology, lived experience, and deeply personal moments — from stepping onto a TEDx stage to sitting in a doctor’s office — this episode reframes what real success actually includes.</p><p></p><p>This conversation is for the high-achiever whose life looks good on paper.</p><p>Busy.</p><p>Accomplished.</p><p>Full of milestones.</p><p><em>And yet… something feels off.</em></p><p>You’ll learn why the emotional letdown after big wins isn’t a personal flaw.</p><p>It’s a misunderstanding of how growth actually works.</p><p></p><p>And how addressing what you’ve been postponing can bring more relief than chasing the next goal ever will.</p><p></p><p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong></p><p>➡️ Why the most dangerous mistakes are the ones that look like success</p><p>➡️ The myth that milestones will finally make you feel “done” or relieved</p><p>➡️ What really happened after my TEDx talk — and why it didn’t feel the way I expected</p><p>➡️ Why external validation is inconsistent, and internal acknowledgment is not optional</p><p>➡️ How postponing health decisions because they’re inconvenient quietly increases risk</p><p>➡️ Why real success includes your body, not just your calendar</p><p>➡️ How clarity comes from addressing what you’ve been avoiding — not doing more</p><p></p><p><strong>This week’s Petite Practice®</strong></p><p>Choose one thing you’ve been postponing because it feels inconvenient.</p><p></p><ol><li>Make the appointment.</li><li>Send the email.</li><li>Schedule the check-up.</li></ol><p></p><p>Don’t do it perfectly.</p><p>Just do the first step.</p><p></p><p>Let relief replace avoidance.</p><p></p><p><strong>A reminder to carry with you:</strong></p><p>“Big goals are worth pursuing — but they’re not meant to rescue you.</p><p>Real success includes your body, not just your calendar.</p><p>And clarity doesn’t come from doing more.</p><p>It comes from addressing what you’ve been postponing.”</p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with Dr. Christiane Schroeter</strong></p><p>Join me on YouTube → <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@doctor.christiane?sub_confirmation=1">https://www.youtube.com/@doctor.christiane?sub_confirmation=1</a></p><p>Instagram: @doctor.christiane</p><p>Tools, past episodes, and clarity resources: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://doctorchristiane.com">https://doctorchristiane.com</a></p><p>Grab my book <em>Step Into Your Voice</em>: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/3YbrgyZ">https://amzn.to/3YbrgyZ</a></p><p></p><p>If this episode resonated, share it with someone who keeps chasing milestones — hoping the next one will finally make things feel different.</p><p></p><p>And if you enjoyed it, a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review helps more listeners find the show.</p><p></p><p>Here’s to clarity, self-trust, and redefining success in a way that actually sustains you.</p>